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Carboplatin or Olaparib for BRcA Deficient Prostate Cancer

Trying carboplatin or olaparib for certain prostate cancer types.

Recruiting
18 years and older
Male
Phase 2

This study examines two treatments for metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), which is a type of prostate cancer that spreads and no longer responds to hormone therapy. Participants will receive either carboplatin, a chemotherapy drug given through an IV, or olaparib, a pill taken by mouth. Both treatments aim to damage cancer cell DNA. If the first treatment stops working, participants can switch to the other treatment. The study targets patients with specific gene mutations that affect DNA repair. These mutations make cancer cells more sensitive to treatments that damage DNA.

  • The study involves regular visits every 21 to 28 days for treatment.
  • Participants are monitored for cancer progression and side effects.
  • Participants can switch treatments if the first one becomes ineffective.

Participants must meet certain health criteria and should not be part of any other drug studies. They will be monitored for health changes throughout the study, which tests if carboplatin or olaparib works better for this cancer type. The study includes 100 men nationwide. Be sure to discuss this study with your doctor to determine if it’s the right fit for you.

Study details
    Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer
    BARD1
    BRCA1
    BRCA2
    BRIP1
    CHEK1
    FANCL
    PALB2
    RAD51B
    RAD51C
    RAD51D
    or RAD54L Mutations

NCT04038502

VA Office of Research and Development

13 December 2024

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